Improved Industrial Packaging For Packaging And Transport Of Multiple Glass Plates Or Related

ABSTRACT

“IMPROVED INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING FOR PACKING AND TRANSPORT OF MULTIPLE GLASS PLATES OR RELATED,” more precisely it is the industrial packaging ( 1 ) to be used as a protective wrap of the perimeter of the block obtained by the set of plates (Cp) packed in the package ( 1 ), for example, plates made of flat glass or other material to be transported upright; comprises a structural frame (Qd) composed by modular channels set (Cm), and the upper channel (Cm 1 ), lower channel (Cm 2 ) and a pair of identical side channels (Cm 3 ), which are basically composed of longitudinal profiles ( 2 ) with a cross section in “U” and reduced width (x) designed for receiving a set of plates (Cp); said profiles ( 2 ) are made of laminated paper or other suitable material, and the profiles ( 2 ) of the upper (Cm 1 ) and lower (Cm 2 ) channels include backup areas ( 3 ) to strapping by tying ribbons (FT), which is set by the juxtaposition of pairs of steel plates ( 3   a ) on the flat surface ( 2 a) of longitudinal profiles ( 2 ), while the longitudinal profiles ( 2 ) of each side channel (Cm 3 ) receives a protective cap ( 4 ) with a cross section in “U”, also made of steel; the inner flat surface ( 2   b ) of the profiles ( 2 ) of modular channels (Cm) receive internal trimmers ( 5 ) for the accommodation and protection of the peripheral edges of the set of plates (Cp) packed in the frame (Qd).

Certificate of addition to application PI0503994-0 as of Jan. 17, 2005.

APPLICATION FIELD

This addition certificate, meeting the law articles, presents enhancements included in the same inventive concept provided in the object of the invention originally pled, since it is applied in industrial packaging improvements to be used as protective wrap of the perimeter of the block obtained by the set of plates packaged in the packaging, for example, fiat glass plates or plates made from other materials to be transported in a vertical position, also enabling handling through lifting for dislocation and transportation where, in particular, said industrial packaging presents configured by a structural framework comprised of a set of modular channels provided of internal trimmers for proper packing of plates, backup means for mounting the tying tapes, in addition to predict support ledges from steel cables in order to ensure the suitable lifting of the set of plates for transportation, storage, etc.

TECHNIQUE RATIONALE

As already anticipated in the main claim, the transportation of glass plates or related is usually effected by means of mounting the same on trestles, which are entirely made of wood and configured by a pair of pedestals provided with protective pads and where angled mirrored walls are developed among each other, composing the structural frame for the juxtaposition of the glass plates.

Another model of packaging existing on the market for the packing and transport of flat glass is shaped by a structural frame comprising four channels with a cross section in “U,” which are attached to each other and made of wood, and the inner portion of each channel provides shims, in turn, made of rubber to support the edges of each packaged flat glass. Said packaging of the frame type is also known as “End Cap” and are traditionally used in logistics of storage and transportation of flat glasses.

It happens that said packaging model has become extremely heavy due to the substantial volume and material used, besides the composition in wooden plates obstructs the assembly, making the production slow and laborious.

Another drawback resides in the fact that constructiveness of said package makes impossible the disassembly, promoting the over-occupation of a physical space to store the package.

Another drawback lies in the fact of packaging made of lumber requires phytosanitary treatment when intended for export, in order to raise the cost for marketing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ADDITION

Aiming at bringing improvements to the process described, thus contributing to improve the packaging and transportation of flat glasses or related, the applicant developed an improved industrial packaging for packaging and transportation of multiple glass plates or related.

Said improved industrial package comprises a structural frame composed of a set of modular channels, especially configured for longitudinal profiles with a cross section in “U” shape made of laminated paper or other suitable material, and said profiles can be fully or partially coated by steel plates with a cross section in “U” fitting the profile.

Said modular set of channels is composed by a top channel, a bottom channel and a pair of side channels, all having internal trimmers made by rubber or ethylene vinyl acetate—EVA—plates for accommodating and protecting the peripheral edges of the set of packed plates.

Said upper and lower channels include reinforcements areas for strapping by tying ribbons included by juxtaposing pairs of steel plates on laminate paper profile, while the laminate profile of each side channel receives a protective cover, also made of steel and provided with external backups, and support ledges, in turn, with a section of inverted “L” for the assembly of steel cables or the like, for lifting the structural framework and packed set of plates.

The association of reduced width of the frame with the angle obtained from the lifting cables by the layout and positioning of said ledges in the side channels generates reduced compression efforts, collaborating with the displacement and transportation of the industrial packaging.

The main advantage lies in the fact that the constructive characteristics innovated from the industry packaging, particularly the disposal of wooden plates for composing the frame, compose a small package and with a reduced width, collaborating with lifting and, therefore, transport of the set of plates packed.

Another advantage lies in the fact that the modularity of the set of channels facilitate the storage of packaging in order to occupy a substantially smaller volume for the storage and transportation, thus reducing costs related to logistics.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The structure and operation of adding, together with further advantages thereof may best be understood by reference to the accompanying drawings and the following description:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the elements that make up the industrial packaging with its details in A.A, B.B, C.C, D.D and E.E cuts shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 2 shows an exploded perspective view of the assembly of channels and number of glass plates;

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the packaging and packaged sets of plates illustrating the tie between the channels and assembly of steel cable for lifting;

FIG. 4 is a front view of industrial packaging illustrating the angle of lifting cables, and

FIG. 5 shows a longitudinal cut view F.F indicated in the previous figure.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ADDITION

Given the above, the applicant presents the “IMPROVED INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING FOR PACKING AND SHIPPING MULTIPLE GLASS PLATES OR RELATED”, more precisely it is the industrial packaging (1) to be used as a protective wrap of the perimeter of the block obtained by the set of plates (Cp) packaged in the package (1), for example, plates made of flat glass or other material to be transported upright.

According to the improvements proposed in this Addition to the invention, the industrial package (1) comprises a structural frame (Qd) formed by the assembly of modular channels (Cm) and upper channel (Cm1), lower channel (Cm2) and a pair of identical side channels (Cm3) which are basically composed of longitudinal profiles (2) with a cross section in “U” and reduced width (x) designed for receiving a set of plates (Cp). Said profiles (2) are made of laminated paper or other suitable material, and the profiles (2) of the upper (Cm1) and lower (Cm2) channels include backup areas (3) to strapping by tying ribbons (FT), which is set by the juxtaposition of pairs of steel plates (3 a) on the flat surface (2 a) of longitudinal profiles (2), while the longitudinal profiles (2) of each side channel (Cm3) receives protective cap (4) with a cross section in “U”, also made of steel.

The flat inner surface (2 b) of the profiles (2) of the modular channels (Cm) receive internal trimmers (5) made by plates (5 a) made of rubber or ethylene vinyl acetate—EVA—for the accommodation and protection of the peripheral edges of the set of plates (Cp) packed in the frame (Qd).

In a preferred constructive version, the end portions (4 b) and (4 c) of the covers (4) composing the side channels (Cm3) are set by orthogonal walls, where the end wall (4 b) has an extension (4 bb) for receipt of end portions of the upper channel (Cm1), while the outer surface of the end wall (4 c) includes structural reinforcement in the form of trapezoidal plates (4 cc) surrounding the edges of the same cover (4). The inner wall surface (4 c) receives backup plate (6), made of plywood or other suitable type juxtaposed by internal trimmer (5).

Near the end (4 b) of each cover (4) develops the support ledge (4 d) with section, preferably inverted “L” for the assembly of steel cables (ca) or the like for the lifting of the structural frame (Qd) and set packed plates (Cp).

Each sledge (4 d) remains at a distance (y) with respect to flat wall portion (4 b) so that the association of reduced width (x) of the profiles (2) comprising channels (Cm1), (Cm2) and (Cm3) promotes obtaining angle (α) of 60° of the lifting cables (ca) generating decreased compressive stress for the displacement and transportation of the industrial package (1).

Thus, this addition certificate does not change the scope of the requested object in the main document, acting only as an accessory of the invention, improving the present inventive concept therein. 

1. “IMPROVED INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING FOR PACKING AND TRANSPORT OF MULTIPLE GLASS PLATES OR RELATED,” more precisely it is the industrial packaging (1) to be used as the protective wrap of the perimeter of the block obtained by the set of plates (Cp) packed in the package (1), for example, plates made of flat glass or other material to be transported in a vertical position; wherein it comprises a structural frame (Qd) composed by assembly of modular channels (Cm), and the upper channel (Cm1), lower channel (Cm2) and a pair of identical side channels (Cm3), which are basically composed of longitudinal profiles (2) with cross section in “U” and a reduced width (x) designed for receiving a set of plates (Cp); said profiles (2) are made of laminated paper or other suitable material, and the profiles (2) of the upper (Cm1) and lower (Cm2) channels include backup areas (3) to strapping by tying tapes (FT), which is set by the juxtaposition of pairs of steel plates (3 a) on the flat surface (2 a) of longitudinal profiles (2), while the longitudinal profiles (2) of each side channel (Cm3) receives a protective cover (4) with a cross section in “U,” also made of steel; the inner flat surface (2 b) of the profiles (2) of modular channels (Cm) receive internal trimmers (5) for the accommodation and protection of peripheral edges of the set of plates (Cp) packed in the frame (Qd).
 2. “IMPROVED INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING FOR PACKING AND TRANSPORT OF MULTIPLE GLASS PLATES OR RELATED,” according to the previous claim, wherein plates (5 a) made of rubber or ethylene vinyl acetate—EVA.
 3. “IMPROVED INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING FOR PACKING AND TRANSPORT OF MULTIPLE GLASS PLATES OR RELATED,” according to the previous claim and in a constructive preferred version, wherein the end portions (4 b) and (4 c) of the covers (4) composing the side channels (Cm3) are set by orthogonal walls, where the end wall (4 b) has an extension (4 bb) for the reception of the end portions of the upper channel (Cm1), while the outer surface of the end wall (4 c) includes a structural reinforcement in the form of trapezoidal plates (4 cc) surrounding the edges of the same cover (4); the inner wall surface (4 c) receives the backup plate (6), juxtaposed by the inner trimmer (5); near the end (4 b) of each cover (4) develops the support sledge (4 d) with section, preferably in inverted “L” for the assembly of steel cable (ca) or the like for lifting the structural framework (Qd) and set of packed plates (Cp); each sledge (4 d) remains at distance (y) with respect to flat wall portion (4 b).
 4. “IMPROVED INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING FOR PACKING AND TRANSPORT OF MULTIPLE GLASS PLATES OR RELATED,” according to the previous claim, wherein the backup plate (6) is made of plywood.
 5. “IMPROVED INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING FOR PACKING AND TRANSPORT OF MULTIPLE GLASS PLATES OR RELATED,” according to the previous claims, wherein the combination of the distance (y) of each sledge (4 d) against the flat wall portion (4 b) and reduced width (x) of the profiles (2) comprise the channels (Cm1), (Cm2) and (Cm3) to obtain the angle (α) of 60° of the lifting cables (ca) generating reduced compressive stresses. 